Record heatwave claims 5764 lives in France
France experienced a record heatwave between June 17 and July 2, 2026, which resulted in an additional 5,764 deaths—the highest death toll since the heatwave of 2003. The fatalities were particularly concentrated among individuals over 75 years old, with a noticeable increase starting from age 45, and affected all age groups from 15 years and above. This crisis sparked political criticism over the government's lack of preparedness, as the heatwave directly impacted the country and affected 98.5% of the population across 92 provinces during a critical period for school and work activities. Amid these conditions, France experienced a third heatwave in mid-July, and the total deaths attributed to extreme heat in 2025 reached around 5,700 cases.
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